Journal profile · POLITICAL SCIENCE
Politics and Governance
ISSN 2183-2463 · Cogitatio · Portugal
Politics and Governance: CAS Zone 2 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.3; fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 175 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Politics and Governance is published by Cogitatio and is in Zone 2 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are European Union Policy and Governance, Electoral Systems and Political Participation and Populism, Right-Wing Movements, together about 37.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Politics and Governance is an innovative offering to the world of online publishing in the Political Sciences. An internationally peer-reviewed open access journal, Politics and Governance publishes significant, cutting-edge and multidisciplinary research drawn from all areas of Political Science. Its central aim is thereby to enhance the broad scholarly understanding of the range of contemporary political and governing processes, and impact upon of states, political entities, international organizations, communities, societies and individuals, at international, regional, national and local levels. Submissions that focus upon the political or governance-based dynamics of any of these levels or units of analysis in way that interestingly and effectively brings together conceptual analysis and empirical findings are welcome. Politics and Governance is committed to publishing rigorous and high-quality research. To that end, it undertakes a meticulous editorial process, providing both the academic and policy-making community with the most advanced research on contemporary politics and governance. The journal is an entirely open-access online resource, and its in-house publication process enables it to swiftly disseminate its research findings worldwide, and on a regular basis.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): POLITICAL SCIENCE
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 17, Netherlands 12, United States 11, United Kingdom 10, Norway 10 (101 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- European Union Policy and GovernanceSocial Sciences14.4%
- Electoral Systems and Political ParticipationSocial Sciences12%
- Populism, Right-Wing MovementsSocial Sciences10.8%
- Social Media and PoliticsSocial Sciences8%
- Political Influence and Corporate StrategiesBusiness, Management and Accounting5.9%
- Social Policy and Reform StudiesSocial Sciences5.2%
- Gender Politics and RepresentationSocial Sciences4.5%
- International Development and AidSocial Sciences3.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Political Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Political Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Political Science | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.3LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.73LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.14LetPub ·
- h-index
- 58OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 595OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.25OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 96.92%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 145LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 1,252Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,449 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 116 | 116 | 72 |
| 2025 | 175 | 175 | 419 |
| 2024 | 147 | 147 | 931 |
| 2023 | 164 | 164 | 1,361 |
| 2022 | 137 | 137 | 1,566 |
| 2021 | 169 | 169 | 3,524 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 1,350 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | EUR 1,050 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 1,050 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | EUR 1,350 / EUR 1,450 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- EUR 1,350
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- articleArticle: a paper containing original research results that has not been published elsewhere.Length not stated
- book reviewa book based on its content and merit. Book reviews should not exceed the maximum length of 3,000 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the estab…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- commentaryes should be submitted as Commentaries. Commentaries should not exceed the maximum length of 3,000 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the esta…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- editorialt into the topic of the thematic issue. Editorials should not exceed the maximum length of 3,000 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the establ…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- reviewtate of research on a particular topic. Reviews should not exceed the maximum length of 8,500 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the establismain text ≤ 8,500 words
- short noteShort Note: a short description of important current research findings, which is more focused and concise than a research article.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Large Language Models (LLMs) in Your Manuscript
Transparency in Using LLMs Cogitatio Press recognizes the potential of LLMs like ChatGPT to assist authors in writing their manuscripts. However, to ensure responsible use and maintain the integrity of our publications, any use of LLMs during the research or writing process must be clearly disclosed. Disclosure Options Methods Section: Briefly describe the specific LLM used and how it contributed …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship and Copyright
Articles must be written in English; British or American spelling used consistently; accepted manuscripts must be proofread by a proficient/native English speaker. Model summary
Cogitatio Press upholds that authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and validity of their work and remain liable for any breach of publication ethics. Authors should be mindful of how the AI-assisted tool they choose to use handles intellectual property and user data rights, if the company responsible for the AI tool allows them to opt out of data retention and AI training, o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure Options
Methods Section: Briefly describe the specific LLM used and how it contributed to your work (e.g., for grammar and style improvement, literature review assistance, or brainstorming initial ideas for the structure). Acknowledgments Section: Acknowledge the specific LLM tool used and its contribution (if applicable).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Cogitatio Press is committed to enforcing the most stringent publication ethics, and all parties involved in the publishing process of the journal (authors, editors, reviewers and publisher) are expected to agree to the highest standards of ethical behavior. Publisher’s Responsibilities The publisher is committed to the highest ethical and transparent publishing principles, and guarantees full int…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Authorship and Copyright
Cogitatio Press upholds that authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and validity of their work and remain liable for any breach of publication ethics. Authors should be mindful of how the AI-assisted tool they choose to use handles intellectual property and user data rights, if the company responsible for the AI tool allows them to opt out of data retention and AI training, o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All of our journals are open access, that is, they can be accessed free of charge by any reader, anywhere in the world, regardless of affiliation. This means that not only researchers backed by well-funded institutions, but…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer-Review
Double-blind peer review; authors must anonymize manuscripts; self-citations kept to minimum and in third person. Model summary
Manuscripts will undergo a very stringent double-blind peer-review process, where both the identities of authors and reviewers remain undisclosed in order to guarantee the highest quality of the journal. All manuscripts (except for Editorials, Commentaries and Book Reviews) will be sent out for review and at least two review reports per manuscript will be collected. All reviewers will be carefully…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Cogitatio
- Country or region
- Portugal
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2183-2463
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Politics and Governance
What CAS zone is Politics and Governance in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Politics and Governance is in Zone 2 of Sociology, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Political Science. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Politics and Governance?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.3; CiteScore 4.8, h-index 58.
How long does peer review take at Politics and Governance?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Politics and Governance based?
Of the 101 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (17), Netherlands (12) and United States (11). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Politics and Governance?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Politics and Governance is indexed in SSCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Politics and Governance open access, and what is the APC?
Politics and Governance is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .